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Collection of Scores, notation and transcription
of rhythms

We are addicted to the rhythms of the drums. Since we came in touch with our first Djembe we enjoy to learn and practice african rhythms. Above all we are facinated and attraced by rhythms from West Africa which are played on the drums called Djembe (Jembe) and three different sized bassdrums called Dunun. The large sized and lowest is called Dununba (Doundounba), the middle sized is called Sangban (Sangba) and the smallest and highest is called Kenkeni. We have collected a lot of rhythms played on these drums and we like to share these on our website with you.

Beside some own notation of rhythmen, I collected many links of rhythms located on other websites, as well other resources. All rhythms are for free download. Our own notations are mainly in pdf file and/or in the PercussionStudio file. For direct download click right to your mouse and choose save file.

Expression in west african music

In the notations you will find some of the following stylistic elements of expression which are used in west african music:

Bloquage:
Signal which marks the start or end of a piece of music.
Echauffement:
Phrase used for more or less acceleratation and enhancement of volume which marks the near end of a piece of music or a section.
Breaks:
Rhythmic breaks of the basic rhythm
Djembe Solos:
Solo parts which are mostly played by the highest pitched Djembe. The traditional solos are corresponding with specific movements in dancing. Mamady Keita called this solo parts Solo Original.

Software

You should be able to read an print the pdf files with the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you don´t have it allready you can get it on this link.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
You can play the files for the PercussionStudio with the PercussionStudio software. I like this for practicing new rhythms. You can download the PercussionStudio software from the link below.
PercussionStudio

Download Notation

There are many diffrent way how to notate an african Djembe and Dunun rhythm as score.
I prefer writing the notes in a system of notation. But mostly you find in online resources notations based on ASCII code.

Notation

PDF file	Last modification: 29 Jun 2017 20:24:43
How I formerly notate Djembe and Dunun
URL of file	Please e-mail me in case of wrong link!
ASCII notation from the WAP webside